RMS Queen Mary History Pages
Queen Mary was Britain’s answer to an influx of new liners on the transatlantic run. Construction of Cunard’s Queen Mary was interrupted by the Great Depression, but following the merger of Cunard with White Star Line, work restarted, thanks to a British Government subsidy.
Queen Mary became the most beloved liner of the 1930s, and holder of the prestigious Blue Riband. A tribute to the finest British style and design, Queen Mary later served as a troop carrier during World War II.
She was also employed as a war bride repatriation vessel. Queen Mary returned to Cunard service in 1947, inaugurating the first ever two-ship weekly transatlantic service, alongside the larger Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Mary sailed with Cunard until 1967, by which time the economies of passenger shipping was heavily impacted by jet airliners. Retired and sold to Long Beach, California, Queen Mary remains open as a hotel ship. Today she offers visitors the experience oft the greatest example of transatlantic liners. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons.)
Queen Mary Custom Print
This new range of Custom Print from The Cruise Maps is created in partnership with Cunard and marine illustrator Marc-Antoine Bombail. It is a complete collection of seven scale portraits spans 90 years of Cunard history, from Queen Mary (1936) to Queen Anne (2024).
We’ve known Marc-Antoine for decades and have always admired his wonderful artworks. We are proud to offer a 10% discount code in affiliation with The Cruise Maps.
Simply use the code “ChrisFrameOfficial” at check out. Browse the collection here.
Note: This is an affiliate code, meaning if you buy these prints you get a 10% discount and we get a small commission at no cost to you.
